amount of bp allowed to store

[Kenevs]

greetings all, this is the first time i have put a question to the forum i ave held a fac since 1963 for range and overland recently i was introduced to bp pistols i now have two of my own a .36 reb navy 1851 and a .44 f.llipietta my query is what qty of bp are my allowed to hold

[harricook]

Did your FEO not discuss this with you when you had your visit ?

The usual line of questioning is "how much BP will YOU want to hold" followed by "where will you hold it" followed by "can I see your storage arrangements" .. unless at the tim .......you told him you were only shooting 777 - in which case he wouldn't have asked any of that !

Roy

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See the attached link from the ssbpcrc - tells you all you need ....

http://www.ssbpcrc.co.uk/Faq.htm

[Kenevs]

cheers roy i am aware of storage conditions my application form for an explosives cert. has nt been sent in yet my nearest supplier is about a 60 mile round trip away so i was wondering what qty. i could store looks like i will have to contact my fo before i send my form in

[LeScouse]

You need a separate licence and a special wooden box to hold black powder - however if you use 777 or similar subsitiute you can purchase as much as you like and (I think) without any licence

Hence unless you want to shoot in a serious "black powder" only leaque stay away from the dirty stuff and use 777 - its easier to clean

Load of powder burners in the two clubs I am a member of and no one uses black powder only substitute

[Kenevs]

thanks for your advice scouse as i mentioned earlier the bp scene is all new to me so all advice is appreciated , stamped on the barrel of the .44 (black powder only ) now is 777 ok to use in this gun

[harricook]

...Load of powder burners in the two clubs I am a member of and no one uses black powder only substitute

.....and the opposite with us ..... two clubs - no-one uses substitute !

I have dabbled with both 777 & Pyrodex - but have come back to the 'DArk Side'



Roy

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[tim56]

As above. I tried 777 but went back to the proper black stuff. As did a couple of the other guys who shoot b.p. Cant think of anyone who uses a substitute. The only advantage i can see with 777 is you dont need a licence or special storage but the licence is free and ALL POWDERS should be correctly stored.
When applying just put "max legal amount" In reality i shoot at least once a week a range of black powder guns from .577" .45/70 .45 revolver and .44 revolver and use probably 3 kilo a year, Mostly in the .577" at 75grns a pop.
Have Fun, Tim

[Wobbly 2]

thanks for your advice scouse as i mentioned earlier the bp scene is all new to me so all advice is appreciated , stamped on the barrel of the .44 (black powder only ) now is 777 ok to use in this gun

Yes 777 or Pyrodex is fine in your "Black Powder Only"

[Kenevs]

thanks for all the info i wll apply for an explosive cert. but as all of you have done try the subs.

[Calibre44]

'Holy Black' is the only way to go ... (Swiss that is!)